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A nurse is evaluating a client’s laboratory results. The nurse should recognize that an increase in the client’s prostate specific antigen (PSA) laboratory value may indicate which of the following diagnoses?

The parent of a child with glomerulonephritis asks the nurse why the urine is such a funny color.  Which is the nurse’s best response?

The nurse is preparing a client with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) for hemodialysis treatment. For which problem should the nurse consult with the provider prior to dialysis?

A client with nephrotic syndrome has proteinuria and edema of lower extremities. Which blood test is associated with the assessment findings?

A 30-year-old male is admitted to the burn unit. The client sustained electrical burns to 25% total body surface area (TBSA). The client weighs 176 lbs.  How much intravenous fluids should be given in the third 8-hour shift/period after the injury?  Calculation should be based on the Parkland Formula/American Burn Association (ABA) formula using aggressive treatment: 4mL in the formula.   __________________mL/hr (during 3rd 8 hour shift/period)

When planning emergent care for a client with a suspected MI (myocardial infarction), the nurse should anticipate administering which of the following?

Select all the correct statements about educating the patient with heart failure: Select all that apply

A client just returned from the cardiac catheter lab after having a diagnostic heart catheterization via the groin access. Which post-procedure nursing care would be indicated for this client? (Select all that apply)

Which set of assessment parameters are best to determine a fluid imbalance in a client with chronic kidney disease?

The client was admitted 10 hours ago with chest pain. Which abnormal lab report needs to be communicated to the health care provider prior to sending the client for a cardiac stress test?